The 15 Best Day Trips from Cabimas
Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.
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There are 15 good day trips from Cabimas, Venezuela, led by Maracaibo, Ciudad Ojeda, Maicao. The closest is Concepción, about 40 min by car, and 7 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from Cabimas at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maracaibo | 32 km NW | 35 min | Half-day trip |
| Ciudad Ojeda | 27 km SE | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Maicao | 139 km NW | 2 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Machiques | 126 km W | 2 hr | Full-day trip |
| La Concepción | 49 km NW | 55 min | Half-day trip |
| Los Puertos de Altagracia | 36 km N | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Concepción | 26 km W | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| La Villa del Rosario | 95 km W | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| San Timoteo | 80 km SE | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Santa Cruz de Mara | 51 km NW | 1 hr | Half-day trip |
| Mene Grande | 84 km SE | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| San Rafael | 70 km NW | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Lagunillas | 37 km SE | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| Sabana de Mendoza | 130 km SE | 2 hr | Full-day trip |
| Caja Seca | 146 km S | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Cabimas
- 1
Maracaibo, Venezuela
Half-day tripAbout 35 min by car32 km north-west of Cabimas1 hr 10 min round tripKnown for Aquaventura Park.
- 2
Ciudad Ojeda, Venezuela
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car27 km south-east of Cabimas1 hr 20 min round trip - 3
Maicao, Colombia
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car139 km north-west of Cabimas4 hr 20 min round trip - 4
Machiques, Venezuela
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car126 km west of Cabimas4 hr round trip - 5
La Concepción, Venezuela
Half-day tripAbout 55 min by car49 km north-west of Cabimas1 hr 50 min round trip - 6
Los Puertos de Altagracia, Venezuela
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car36 km north of Cabimas1 hr 20 min round trip - 7
Concepción, Venezuela
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car26 km west of Cabimas1 hr 20 min round trip - 8
La Villa del Rosario, Venezuela
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car95 km west of Cabimas3 hr round trip - 9
San Timoteo, Venezuela
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car80 km south-east of Cabimas2 hr 30 min round trip - 10
Santa Cruz de Mara, Venezuela
Half-day tripAbout 1 hr by car51 km north-west of Cabimas2 hr round trip - 11
Mene Grande, Venezuela
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car84 km south-east of Cabimas2 hr 40 min round trip - 12
San Rafael, Venezuela
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car70 km north-west of Cabimas2 hr 40 min round trip - 13
Lagunillas, Venezuela
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car37 km south-east of Cabimas1 hr 30 min round trip - 14
Sabana de Mendoza, Venezuela
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car130 km south-east of Cabimas4 hr round trip - 15
Caja Seca, Venezuela
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car146 km south of Cabimas4 hr 30 min round trip
A sample day trip: Cabimas to Maracaibo
A realistic pace for Maracaibo, 32 km from Cabimas. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 08:30Leave Cabimas
- 09:05Arrive in Maracaibo (35 min drive)
- 09:20Aquaventura Park
- 11:20Lunch
- 12:35Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Maracaibo
- 15:05Head back to Cabimas
- 15:40Home in Cabimas
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Cabimas?
- The best day trips from Cabimas are Maracaibo, Ciudad Ojeda, Maicao, Machiques, La Concepción. The closest is Concepción, about 40 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Cabimas?
- Concepción is the closest, 26 km west of Cabimas, roughly 40 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Cabimas?
- 7 places are within about an hour's drive of Cabimas: Concepción (40 min), Ciudad Ojeda (40 min), Maracaibo (35 min), Los Puertos de Altagracia (40 min), Lagunillas (45 min), La Concepción (55 min).
- What is the biggest city near Cabimas for a day out?
- Maracaibo is the largest city in day-trip range, 32 km north-west of Cabimas and about 35 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Cabimas?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Caja Seca at 146 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.
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